Korosten

Korosten
Коростень
  • Clockwise from top: City centre
  • River Uzh embankment in the city park
  • Site of ancient Iskorosten
Interactive map of Korosten
Korosten
Location of Korosten
Korosten
Korosten (Ukraine)
Coordinates: 50°57′N 28°38′E / 50.950°N 28.633°E / 50.950; 28.633
Country Ukraine
OblastZhytomyr Oblast
RaionKorosten Raion
HromadaKorosten urban hromada
First mentioned945
Charter granted1589
City Status1 January 1926
City councilKorosten City Council
Government
 • MayorVolodymyr Moskalenko
Area
 • Total
42.31 km2 (16.34 sq mi)
Elevation
171 m (561 ft)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
61,496
 • Density1,453/km2 (3,764/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
01xxx–04xxx
Area code+380 44
FIPS codeUP27
Vehicle registration plate
WebsiteOfficial website

Korosten (Ukrainian: Коростень, pronounced [ˈkɔrostenʲ] ), also historically known as Iskorosten (Іскоростень), is a historic city and a large transport hub in Zhytomyr Oblast, northern Ukraine. It is located on the Uzh River. Korosten serves as the administrative center of Korosten Raion. As of January 2022, Korosten's population was approximately 61,496.